[joneeboi]

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also R1 will form an Rc filter with whatever cap you use, so really you would have to change it depending on the cap
 
edit to add link: a first order high pass filter and if you have a cap at your amp'sinput,combined with your pot you will have an RCRC filter that possibly varies with the pot position depending on the type of pot

For the shunt resistor, I'd make it a high resistance such that any interactions would be minimized. Plus, if you're using an amp with input caps, maybe you'd do away with the capped LOD altogether.

 

[normalwrong]

Just got couple questions here...
how you guys open the dock? and how to remove the resistor without damaging the logic board

 

[joneeboi]

Which dock are you using? I presume it comes down to desoldering techniques for SMD components. Alternatively, you can buy a dock for DIY at www.chargeconverter.com/store/.

 

[suhaybh]

Is there a picture tutorial for the diymod 5.5g and the LOD? I know absolutely nothing about the components being discussed on this thread but am alright with a soldering iron. I would like to find a step by step tutorial on pictures or video. Any help with a link would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[FallenAngel]

Yes, look at the first page

 

[paulus germanus]

A very comprehensive guide to diyModding: http://www.ualberta.ca/~jple/diyMod/

and here is a video of how to make LOD (but w/o capacitors inside): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2W2jxDAaOQ
(in case you won't be able to get Black Gate capacitors [apparently the best ones], try these: http://uk.farnell.com/vishay-bc-components/mal212853479e3/capacitor-47uf-6-3v/dp/1166614?Ntt=MAL212853479E3)

for any further info dig the web, there are tons of scattered pieces around

 

[suhaybh]

Wow thanks man! This should be mentioned on the first post for beginners.

 

[joneeboi]

It is.

 

[cooperpwc]

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It is.

You can't buy a comeback opportunity like that. 

 
 

 

[High_Q]

Hey guys, I have alot of LOD parts, and wasn't to experiment with different types of capacitors.  Can you guys recommend some good ones for the imod?  I am doing 47uF, should I experiment with different capacitance? What about voltage ratings?  
 
I've seen some ridiculous sized caps for imod... why are they so big?  They compared to my scrotum size.

 

[joneeboi]

There are lots of threads and resources on picking capacitors. Here are two.
 
http://ecp.cc/cap-notes.html
 
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/254491/boutique-capacitors-where-to-buy
 
For the diyMod, you need a very low capacitance and voltage rating. The caps need to be able to withstand 1.5 VDC, so that should cover almost all through hole capacitors. 47uF is really large since you can get away with as low as 1uF. The giant caps are for people who aren't confining their cap sizes to the inside of the iPod case or the LOD housing. It's just personal preference. There's a very large resource base for choosing capacitors for their sound signature. Google will help you.

 

[High_Q]

^Thanks bud.

 
 

Anybody ever try listening with V-caps?  Can anybody testify there is a noticeable quality improvement. 
 

 

[FallenAngel]

Sure, I used V-Cap OIMP as well as OIMP bypassed by TFTF.  They sound good.  Whether I would again choose to use them is another story (just personal preference regarding diyMod + VCap in price comparing to other DAPs).

 

[paulus germanus]

While modding I've accidentally removed the part encircled with red. Can that turn out to be a problem? Help me out here plz guys.



After completing the mod, the audio output seems to be ok though.

 

[cooperpwc]

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Sure, I used V-Cap OIMP as well as OIMP bypassed by TFTF.  They sound good.  Whether I would again choose to use them is another story (just personal preference regarding diyMod + VCap in price comparing to other DAPs).

I never got to try the V-Cap with my iMod when i had it although I was very interested to. At this point, you can also get the Solo. So once you are making that kind of size (and cost) committment, there are indeed alternatives to consider.